1 Drachm - Sapalbizes

1 Drachm - Sapalbizes - obverse1 Drachm - Sapalbizes - reverse

© Fred Cherrygarden

Features

Issuer Tribal confederation of Yuezhi (Central Asia (ancient))
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 20 BC - 1 BC
Value 1 Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 1.49 g
Diameter 14 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
281869
References Mitch AC# 2824/28
Michael Mitchiner; 1978. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 2. The Ancient & Classical World, 600 BC - AD 650. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Helmeted bust facing right with Greek legend behind.

Lettering: [CAN]AABIZHC

Translation: Sapalbizes

Reverse

Lion facing right right with letter above and legend on either side.

Lettering:
V
NANAIA - NANAIA

Edge

Plain

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (20 BC - 1 BC) 

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